Position Title: Lead Hand, Assembly & Test

Resume Due Date : Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 911-011

Number of Vacancies: 2

Location: Oakville, ON

Employment Type: Regular full-time employee

Hours of Work: Minimum 40 hours per week (hours may vary during peak project periods or when working offsite).

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Travel: Travel to customer sites (within Canada and worldwide) is required approximately 25% of the year, including overnight stays. Travel may occasionally occur over weekends or holidays based on project schedules.

Salary Range: $88-90K

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and compensation package

Job Overview

The Lead Hand, Assembly & Test serves in a dual capacity as both a skilled Assembly Technician and a team lead, playing a critical role in the hands‑on assembly and testing of custom tooling and machinery. This role bridges the gap between leadership and execution by providing direction, technical support, and coordination to the assembly team.

Working closely with the Supervisor, Assembly & Test, the Lead Hand ensures the effective daily execution of work plans, maintaining alignment with project schedules, specifications, and safety, health, and quality standards. In addition to performing mechanical assembly and testing-including functional and factory acceptance testing (FAT)-the Lead Hand leads daily tasks, facilitates pre‑job meetings, and enforces compliance with company policies and customer requirements.

Responsibilities also include material requisitioning, enforcing WHMIS and safety practices, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.



The Lead Hand is accountable for upholding QA standards throughout the build process by ensuring proper documentation, resolving assembly‑related issues, and supporting Engineering in test planning. This position is key to driving continuous improvement across the Assembly & Test department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assembly Operations & Leadership:

- Perform hands‑on mechanical assembly of tools and equipment based on technical drawings, procedures, and specifications.
- Lead and support the Assembly Technicians by assigning daily tasks, setting priorities, and communicating project requirements.
- Host pre‑job meetings to ensure scopes are understood, risks are considered, and appropriate equipment is in place.
- Review drawing packages in advance and highlight issues prior to starting the build.
- Confirm kitting is completed and verify that all required materials, parts, and tools are available and ready before assembly begins.
- Maintain QA‑imposed hold and verification points throughout the assembly process.
- Assist technicians during daily activities, encouraging a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

Quality Assurance

- Ensure adherence to all MITP requirements, including hold,



witness, and inspection points during assembly and testing.
- Initiate and support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) or Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) for assembly‑related issues (execution by Production Coordinator).
- Ensure full compliance with QA and QC documentation and maintain accurate build records.
- Enforce proper quarantine and release protocols for non‑conforming materials.
- Collaborate with the Supervisor in reviewing and releasing drawing packages.

Material Coordination & Purchasing

- Coordinate with the Supervisor to requisition consumables and special tooling in a timely and accurate manner.
- Confirm kitting are complete and ready prior to job start, and elevate missing or delayed items as needed.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

- Adhere to all health and safety policies, WHMIS regulations, and secure work practices.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, allocating at least 15 minutes daily to housekeeping tasks.
- Monitor expiration dates for consumables and ensure timely and safe disposal of expired materials.
- Promote a strong safety culture by leading by example.

Other Duties

- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.
- Uphold client’s Personal Charter, Code of Conduct, Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Working Conditions

- Indoors – manufacturing/production environment – frequent interaction with tools, equipment, and mechanical systems.
- Occasional overtime hours required to meet project deadlines, including potential weekends and statutory holidays.
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